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Zinc on shaft by the wheel

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Zinc on shaft by the wheel

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Does anyone know what size zinc goes on the shaft by the prop?
I have not taken the prop off yet. This will be my first time removing the prop. Any suggestions?
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Re: Zinc on shaft by the wheel

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dgetswet wrote: Mon Mar 23, 2020 2:28 pm Does anyone know what size zinc goes on the shaft by the prop?
I have not taken the prop off yet. This will be my first time removing the prop. Any suggestions?
Mine is 1 1/2”, Yanmar and ZF tranny.
Not sure if they are all the same... :shock:
2001 28TE, 6LP-STE, 1,337 hrs, 19X18 four-blade wheel.
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Re: Zinc on shaft by the wheel

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Should be a camp c7 collar zinc. I get mine from boatzincs.com 1-1/2”
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Re: Zinc on shaft by the wheel

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dgetswet wrote: Mon Mar 23, 2020 2:28 pmAny suggestions?
Since you asked. Three things:

1. Make sure the new zinc doesn't restrict water flow through the cutlass bearing - i.e., leave adequate space between the zinc and the cutlass bearing.

2. Clean the shaft to bright metal where the zinc will mount.

3. Use a good puller on the prop - not a slide hammer - and judiciously apply heat if necessary.
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Re: Zinc on shaft by the wheel

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Thanks for the sound advice.
cdsailor wrote: Tue Mar 24, 2020 9:19 am
dgetswet wrote: Mon Mar 23, 2020 2:28 pmAny suggestions?
Since you asked. Three things:

1. Make sure the new zinc doesn't restrict water flow through the cutlass bearing - i.e., leave adequate space between the zinc and the cutlass bearing.

2. Clean the shaft to bright metal where the zinc will mount.

3. Use a good puller on the prop - not a slide hammer - and judiciously apply heat if necessary.
Thanks
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Re: Zinc on shaft by the wheel

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Jkraft wrote: Mon Mar 23, 2020 5:50 pm Should be a camp c7 collar zinc. I get mine from boatzincs.com 1-1/2”
Thanks I will look into it.
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